During the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026, gunfire was heard near the event, causing chaos among attendees. President Donald Trump, who attended the dinner for the first time as president, and others were quickly escorted to safety by security agents.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner was held on April 25, 2026, with over 2,500 journalists and guests attending.
President Donald Trump attended the dinner for the first time as president after boycotting it for 15 years.
The event was organized by the White House Correspondents Association and aimed at promoting bipartisanship.
During a magic trick on stage, gunfire was heard, causing immediate security action.
Armed agents rushed the stage and instructed everyone to get down and move behind the stage for safety.
Attendees including President Trump, journalists, and staff were escorted to a secure holding area.
The author, journalist Weijia Jiang, was on stage during the incident and described her experience of the confusion and concern for family members present.
No detailed information about injuries or the shooter was confirmed at the time of reporting.
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President Donald Trump said the recent shooting near the Washington Hilton hotel shows why building a large, secure ballroom at the White House is important. He believes the new ballroom, which is under construction, will provide better safety for events than hotels.
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A shooting incident occurred near the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents Association dinner attended by President Trump.
An armed attacker was arrested while rushing toward the Hilton’s ballroom.
President Trump wants to build a new 1,000-seat ballroom at the White House costing $400 million.
The ballroom construction started last October, involving demolishing part of the east wing of the White House.
The project has faced legal challenges and controversy regarding its funding.
Trump says the new ballroom will be more secure with bulletproof glass and drone protection.
President Trump survived two previous assassination attempts during his 2024 election campaign.
The shooting caused guests to take cover, and President Trump was quickly moved out of the hotel.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin described a recent shooting incident at a White House event where he was present, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in the U.S. He called for a serious and bipartisan national discussion on improving public safety, especially for schoolchildren. Raskin also commented on the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security and hopes Congress will soon resolve funding issues.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin was at a White House event when gunshots were fired, causing panic and people to take cover on the floor.
Kerry Kennedy, a guest at the event and member of the Kennedy family, spoke about the trauma of gun violence faced by children nationwide.
Between 275 and 300 people are shot every day in the U.S., with over 100 deaths daily from gun violence.
Security at the White House event was strong, unlike at schools, malls, and theaters where many shootings happen.
President Trump referenced the new ballroom’s importance in light of the event but the conversation needs to focus on broader public safety.
The Department of Homeland Security, including Secret Service funding, is partially shut down due to a political dispute in Congress.
The Senate unanimously voted to restore funding to Homeland Security except for ICE, but the House Republicans did not agree yet.
Rep. Raskin is hopeful that Congress can soon fully fund Homeland Security and address public safety effectively.
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During a recent "Face the Nation" interview, national security experts discussed a security breach near President Trump. Despite extensive preparations by law enforcement, including the Secret Service and National Guard, an individual managed to get close to the president with firearms. Experts highlighted the complexity of current security threats and the need for new approaches to protect public figures.
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The interview featured Sam Vinograd, a national security contributor, and AT Smith, former deputy director of the Secret Service.
The security perimeter for President Trump’s event included the Secret Service, National Guard, and private security.
Protests occurred outside, covering topics like Jeffrey Epstein, the news network owner, and the Iran war.
An individual was able to get near President Trump carrying two firearms, breaching security measures.
The Secret Service executed evacuation plans effectively but will review how the individual bypassed security checks.
The attacker may have used a train instead of a plane to avoid standard security screenings.
Experts emphasized that current threat environments are highly complex, often involving lone actors radicalized online.
There is a call for both law enforcement and citizens to rethink security at large public events.
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Louisiana police solved the 1982 murder of 16-year-old Roxanne Sharp with help from a podcast that renewed public interest and led to new witnesses. Four men were charged with rape and second-degree murder in connection to the case.
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Roxanne Sharp was killed in the woods of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, in 1982.
The case went unsolved for decades due to little evidence and few witnesses.
A podcast called "Who Killed Roxanne Sharp?" aired last year, bringing new attention to the case.
The podcast helped police receive important tips and find new witnesses.
Four men, all in their 60s, have been charged with aggravated rape and second-degree murder.
Two of the suspects were already in prison for other crimes; the other two were recently arrested.
The suspects knew Roxanne and lived near where she was killed.
The community and Sharp’s family hope the charges bring justice and closure.
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The Supreme Court will hear a case about limiting lawsuits against pesticide companies. The case involves a conflict between the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement and President Donald Trump's administration.
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The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on a pesticide-related case.
The case could reduce the ability to sue companies over pesticide harms.
Monsanto, the company that makes the weedkiller Roundup, asked the court to take the case.
Roundup has been the subject of many lawsuits.
The case creates a divide between the MAHA movement and President Trump's administration.
The court's decision could impact future pesticide lawsuits and regulations.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the case earlier this year.
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Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association and a CBS News correspondent, described a security incident that occurred during a White House Correspondents' Dinner event. She explained how the SWAT team and Secret Service quickly acted to protect the president, guests, and attendees, including her family.
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The incident happened suddenly during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Security personnel rushed Weijia Jiang and others to safety on stage and behind the scenes.
President Donald Trump was in a secure holding area during the event.
Over a dozen SWAT officers and Secret Service agents responded quickly.
Weijia Jiang had family members, including her daughter and parents, attending the event.
President Trump briefed Jiang before announcing the event was postponed and planned a press conference.
The President emphasized the importance of continuing and not being deterred by the incident.
Jiang highlighted the fragility of First Amendment freedoms being celebrated at the dinner.
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Senator Thom Tillis said he will support Kevin Warsh’s nomination to be the next Federal Reserve chair, removing a major obstacle for President Trump’s pick. This decision came after the Department of Justice ended its investigation into current Fed chair Jerome Powell, meeting Tillis’s condition for backing Warsh.
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Senator Tillis had blocked Warsh’s confirmation until the DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell ended.
The DOJ dropped the criminal probe into Powell last week.
The DOJ will still allow an investigation into cost overruns at the Fed’s building renovation project.
Tillis was assured the DOJ might appeal a judge’s decision to stop Fed subpoenas, but not to continue the criminal investigation.
With Tillis’s support, Warsh’s nomination will likely move forward in the Senate banking committee.
Jerome Powell’s current term as Fed chair ends on May 15, giving less than three weeks for Warsh’s confirmation.
Powell may remain on the Fed’s board until 2028 if the investigation resolves to his satisfaction.
Tillis said Powell will decide when to leave the board based on the investigation’s final results.
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President Donald Trump said the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner was connected to religion. Investigators are still looking into the suspect’s reasons and have not officially confirmed the motive.
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The shooting happened at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner.
President Trump described the shooting as related to a “religious thing.”
Investigators have not yet confirmed the suspect’s motive.
Officials are continuing to gather information about the suspect and the incident.
President Trump mentioned the suspect had strong feelings of hatred over a long time.
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President Donald Trump spoke calmly after a man tried to attack him at a Washington hotel during an event. He called for Americans to unite and heal political divides amid rising violence but later returned to promoting his political goals and projects.
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A man armed with guns and knives tried to get past security at a Washington hotel where President Trump was attending an event.
The man, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was arrested by authorities.
President Trump said this was likely a third attempt on his life in less than two years.
Trump described the presidency as a dangerous role and said political violence is increasing worldwide.
He urged Americans to put aside their differences and come together in unity.
After the incident, Trump promoted a White House ballroom construction project, claiming it would improve security.
Previously, after being wounded in a 2024 rally shooting, Trump also called for healing but later returned to his usual combative political style.
Trump’s recent statements mix calls for unity with ongoing political claims and attacks on opponents.
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During a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, UFC CEO Dana White said he found the experience exciting rather than frightening. The shooter was caught, and authorities believe the suspect targeted President Donald Trump and his top officials.
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The shooting happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Dana White was sitting near the front and did not try to hide during the chaos.
White described the experience as "awesome" and paid close attention to what was happening.
Law enforcement arrested the suspect, named Cole Tomas Allen from California.
Officials believe the shooter was aiming at President Trump and senior members of his administration.
Dana White is a close ally of President Trump and has a strong relationship with him.
President Trump is known to enjoy UFC and plans a UFC fight event at the White House on June 14 for the country’s 250th anniversary and his 80th birthday.
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The CBS program "Face the Nation" featured interviews with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and CBS correspondent Weijia Jiang after gunshots were reported at an annual dinner. The show also included a discussion with Sir Christian Turner, the U.K. Ambassador to the United States.
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"Face the Nation" aired episodes on April 26.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared on the show.
CBS correspondent Weijia Jiang, who is also White House Correspondents' Association President, was interviewed.
Their interview followed an incident involving gunshots at an annual dinner.
Sir Christian Turner, the U.K. Ambassador to the United States, also participated in the program.
The show was available on the CBS News app and website.
"Face the Nation" is a news program hosted by Margaret Brennan.
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A man named Cole Allen planned an attack targeting government officials, according to a senior official. Allen sent writings to his family before the event, showing anti-Trump and anti-Christian views, and used a legally owned gun in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Cole Allen, 31 years old, is the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
He wrote a "manifesto" expressing intent to target government officials.
Allen's social media contained messages against President Trump and Christianity.
He sent some writings to family members before the attack, prompting one to warn the police.
His family said he made radical statements and often talked about fixing world problems.
Allen legally owned two guns; one was used in the shooting.
He frequently practiced shooting at a range.
Allen was part of a group named "The Wide Awakes" and attended a protest called "No Kings" in California.
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Shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner where President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were present. Video and reports show Secret Service agents escorted Vance away before Trump, but this was to follow safety rules separating them, not because Vance was prioritized.
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Shots were fired outside the Washington Hilton during the annual dinner attended by President Trump, Vice President Vance, and other officials.
The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, had firearms and knives and passed a Secret Service checkpoint.
Secret Service agents took Vance away about 12 seconds after the gunfire started.
President Trump was escorted offstage about 20 seconds after Vance and then taken to a secure hotel suite.
Secret Service agents protected Trump by standing directly in front of him as they cleared a path.
Officials including Cabinet members and congressional leaders were also removed from the event after the shooting.
The separation of the president and vice president during emergencies is a standard security protocol.
The incident raises questions about security for U.S. political leaders amid rising political violence.
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Senator Thom Tillis said he will support Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve. He made this decision after the Department of Justice said the investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the bank’s renovations is complete and closed.
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Senator Thom Tillis is from North Carolina and part of the Senate Banking Committee.
Tillis plans to back Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Federal Reserve chair.
The Department of Justice provided assurances that the criminal investigation involving Jerome Powell is finished.
The investigation involved Powell and renovations at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C.
Tillis’s support depends on these assurances from the DOJ.
The Federal Reserve is the U.S. central bank that manages the country’s money policies.
Kevin Warsh is a nominee to replace Jerome Powell as the Fed chair.
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The suspect involved in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was aiming at officials from President Trump’s administration. The suspect’s brother saw concerning writings from him and alerted the authorities.
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The shooting happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner event.
The suspect targeted officials connected to President Trump's administration.
The suspect's brother found alarming written materials from the suspect.
The brother reported these writings to the police before the shooting.
Multiple sources confirmed this information to CBS News.
Authorities became aware of the suspect’s intentions through the brother’s alert.
CBS News reported on this based on information from these sources.
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The acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the man accused of shooting near the White House Correspondents Association dinner is not currently helping investigators. Authorities are still working to learn more as the situation develops.
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The shooting happened near the White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday.
The suspect exchanged gunfire with law enforcement officers.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke about the case on CNN.
Blanche said the suspect is not cooperating with investigators at this time.
Officials are continuing their investigation and may get more cooperation later.
The incident occurred under the current administration of President Donald Trump.
The Attorney General’s remarks came on the day after the shooting, Sunday.
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The New South Wales attorney-general, Michael Daley, has been urged to order a formal inquest into the death of Bikram Lama, a homeless Nepali migrant found dead in Sydney’s Hyde Park. Lama’s death raised concerns about gaps in support for non-resident rough sleepers, and calls are growing to investigate if government policies contributed to his death.
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Bikram Lama, known as “the birdman,” was a Nepali migrant who died while sleeping rough in Hyde Park, Sydney.
His body was discovered after lying unnoticed for up to a week near a busy pedestrian area.
Lama came to Australia to study but lost contact with his family and was considered a non-resident at his time of death.
About 20% of rough sleepers in Sydney’s inner city are non-residents, who often cannot access housing, social security, healthcare, or work rights.
Independent MP Alex Greenwich formally asked the attorney-general to direct an inquest to investigate if state and federal policies failed Lama.
The coroner is waiting for police evidence before deciding whether to hold an inquest and has contacted Lama’s family in Nepal.
Previous inquests into homeless deaths have linked lack of housing and support to premature deaths.
There is growing pressure to review policies to prevent similar deaths among vulnerable rough sleepers, especially non-residents.
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Gen Z, the generation born roughly between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is showing a strong interest in the 1990s. This trend has sparked discussions about what this interest means and how Democratic politicians might connect with younger voters through it.
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Gen Z is attracted to styles, culture, and ideas from the 1990s.
People are thinking about why this generation feels nostalgic for that decade.
The 1990s are seen as a time that could represent stability or positive values to young people today.
Some Democratic leaders are considering using this nostalgia to appeal to Gen Z voters.
The trend reflects broader social and cultural feelings among young Americans.
The conversation includes what messages the Democrats should promote that resonate with this nostalgia.
Understanding this could help shape political strategies for future elections.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner, attended by President Donald Trump for the first time during his presidency, was postponed after gunshots were heard near the event. President Trump and his Cabinet were safely evacuated from the dinner.
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President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
This was his first time attending the dinner as president.
Gunshots were heard outside the ballroom where the event was held.
The dinner was postponed because of the shooting incident.
President Trump and members of his Cabinet were evacuated for their safety.
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